2010 Snow Parade

Air Force initiates service-wide upgrade to Windows 7

In its continuing effort to meet emerging threats, the U.S. Air Force initiated the service-wide upgrade of operating systems to Windows 7 today. "This upgrade keeps with life cycle management best practices for information technology systems," said Col. Mark Ware, 24th Air Force director of

Heroes’ Tree sprouts at library

There is a small tree inside Peterson Library that librarian Charlotte Bonham is hoping will grow.It's called a "Heroes' Tree" and it's meant for people to hang a small photo of their military "hero" - like a family tree. The initiative was started by the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue

CFC Goal

Library gets makeover

Kathy Kucharski, Peterson Library manager, is right at home in Peterson Library. And boy, did her home just get an extreme makeover. Infused with "quality of life" funds from North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, the Peterson Library has new furniture, new shelves and

21st Space Wing commanders conference

Recycling made easy

Recycling at Peterson Air Force Base can be easy if you take a few seconds to think about what can and can't be recycled. Household articles like appliances, mattresses, furniture, electronic equipment -- including TVs, computers, and stereo equipment -- yard debris, used oil, car batteries and

America Recycles Day coming Nov. 15

"I Recycle" is the theme of Keep America Beautiful's 2010 America Recycles Day, which takes place Nov. 15. Millions of Americans have pledged to increase their recycling habits at home and at work over the 13-year history of ARD, a nationally-recognized initiative dedicated to encouraging people to

First Knight

Airman 1st Class Elijahu Dugger was selected for this week's First Knight award. This award is designed to recognize outstanding Airmen each week for the work they do every day.Name: Elijahu B. DuggerUnit: 21st Civil Engineer Squadron Duty Title: Technical support technicianHometown: Lynden,

Vets tour NORAD and USNORTHCOM

Nearly 25 veterans from WWII, Korea and Vietnam visited the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Oct. 28 to learn about the technology and missions of the commands and to share their stories with today's warfighters. The vets toured the headquarters building, including